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Haley Family History
Haley Genealogy & Family TreeHaley is an Irish name from County Sligo, Ireland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic ealadhach which means "ingenious." Alternately, it may come from the Old English roots heg ("hay") and leah ("clearing"). In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--William de Hayleg--was recorded in 1251.
Other spellings include "Haly," "Haily," "Healy," "Healey," "O'Healey," and "O'Haly." Notable people with the surname include American musician Bill Haley (Bill Haley & His Comets), American football player Dick Haley (Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers), and American actor Jack Haley (The Wizard of Oz, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Alexander's Ragtime Band). The first Haley to come to America was James Haley in Virginia in 1654.
Haley Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Franklin Haley -- --, 1874 January 16, 1883
- John Ed Haley -- --, 1892 September 0, 1969 Mississippi
- Elizabeth Haley -- --, 1687 December 0, 1728 Maryland
- Lyla Myrtle Haley -- --, 1891 December 0, 1973 Ontario
- Mary Ruth Haley -- --, 1907 May 4, 1972 Missouri
Haley Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Huldah Haley -- --, 1811 April 23, 1839
- Charles Haley -- --, 1788 July 26, 1862 North Carolina
- Elijah G. Haley -- --, 1787 December 0, 1810 Virginia
- James Haley -- --, 1703 December 0, 1759 Virginia
- Benjamin Haley -- --, 1798 April 7, 1885 Ohio
